Jeffrey is the founder and senior partner of Lustick, Kaiman & Madrone where his law practice focuses on felony and misdemeanor defense, DUI and traffic law, aviation law, and military law. Jeffery began his legal career in the U.S. Air Force in 1997, where he served as a military prosecutor and circuit defense counsel and, later, as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. After leaving active duty, he was the Lead Prosecutor for the City of Bellingham until entering private practice in 2004. Jeffrey was elected President of the Whatcom County Bar Association in 2006 after serving as...

I've Spent the last 12 years focused on DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Cases. I've represented 1000's of hard working residents through some very difficult situations. Whether a Serious Auto-Accident or Serious Criminal Charge, each case can have a permanent impact on your future. Criminal Charges, like DUI or Felonies will create a permanent record that employers, schools, and banks are increasingly search as a matter of course in decision making. Applying my winning strategies, TODAY, in every case helps keep my clients on track for great future. In 2014, I published #DUI:...

Emily C. Beschen is an Attorney with Law Offices of Robert D. Butler, PLLC. The firm has two lawyers that work together on each of the cases to obtain the best possible results for clients. Emily is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Law School and Western Washington University. During Law School she focused her studies on criminal law and privacy law. While there, Emily worked as a research assistant, assisting a local civil rights attorney with lawsuits against law enforcement officers. She also served as an associate editor of the nation's oldest law review dedicated solely...

I have been practicing law in Western Washington since 1997. Since my first day of practice my area of emphasis has been DUI law. My first few years of practice were as a Prosecuting Attorney then in 2001 I moved to private practice representing those accused of the crime. Since 2004 I have only practiced this DUI and Criminal Defense. My knowledge in this area is immense and has been helped by my work in completing a total of 14 DUI books including, "The DUI Handbook for the Accused" in 2007. I have two more...

I graduated from the University of Washington in 1994 with a Bachelor's Degree in History and Political Science. I then attended law school at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane. I graduated with my Juris Doctorate degree in 1997. I was a prosecutor for 8 years before opening my own office and practicing criminal defense. I handle all criminal matters from misdemeanors to murder. I also represent juvenile respondents accused of crime in juvenile court. I also help people vacate or expunge old convictions and arrests, restore rights to possess firearms and handle traffic infractions....

I was born in an army hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky. My father was in the army, and before I was a year old and my older brother two years old, my father had died in Vietnam. A widow at 24 years of age with two babies in diapers, my mother felt that the best education she could give my brother and me was real world experience. So for a year, when I was a junior in high school, we backpacked around the world. I traveled through numerous countries and regions (China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia,...

Attorney Alexander F. Ransom is an experienced trial attorney who provides professional and zealous representation in Criminal Law Litigation. He routinely handles cases in the District and Superior Courts of Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish County as well as in the municipal courts of surrounding cities and towns. Alexander specializes in criminal drug cases, assaults, property crimes, DUI defense, police misconduct, criminal record expungements, probation, Department of Licensing hearings, and Civil Litigation. He is a former prosecutor and public defender. Alexander's office is located in the heart of downtown Bellingham at the historic Bellingham Towers. He strives to provide you...

Bill Coats began his career in as a trail lawyer in 1995. After working as an Assistant Attorney General, he entered private practice 2001. Bill has been lead trial lawyer in over 60 jury trials. In 2006, he and Dean Brett formed Brett & Coats. In 2014, Bill started Bill Coats Law where he represents individuals and families with serious injury and wrongful death claims. Bill graduated with honors from Tulane Law School and served as Articles Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. He grew up in Seattle and earned a BA degree from the University of...

David Anderson has assisted hundreds of seamen and their families to secure fair compensation for injuries at sea, as well as for those who have lost loved ones to sunken vessels. His decades of experience in the admiralty law field have made him a respected name in the industry. As a native of Seattle, Dave spent his childhood on docks and shores. He learned to take the helm of sail and powerboats from an early age, and he has owned a wide variety of vessels. Dave attended Stanford University before earning his J.D. at the University of Michigan School...

I grew up on Badger Mountain, in Eastern Washington, on a dry land dirt farm in an area the locals refer to as "Poverty Point." No TV. No electricity. No inside plumbing. But we did have books -- lots of books. I talked before I could walk, and carried a book everywhere, so my dad used to pat me on the head and say "This one's going to be a lawyer." He knew what kind of a lawyer I would be: a lawyer for real people, not a lawyer for big corporations -- a lawyer for the little guy...

Finding the right attorney to defend you in criminal matters is crucial. But how do you find a good, competent criminal defense attorney? Unlike plumbers or even physicians, it can be awkward or embarrassing to ask a friend or family member to recommend a criminal defense lawyer. That’s why I encourage you to call or schedule a consultation to find our how I can help. I am available evening and weekend hours when necessary by appointment. I have no associates, so your matter always gets my personal attention. I believe in being honest and...

Michael John Tario is thought of by many as being one of Washington State’s most experienced and successful trial lawyers. In 2013, he was recognized as being one of the nation's top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer's Association. In the same year, he was also ranked as a “Top Lawyer in Washington” for Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence by the Legal Network. In 2014, he earned a “Very High–Distinguished” and a "BV Distinguished" rating from Martindale-Hubbell which signifies a very high rating in both Legal ability & Ethical Standards. In 2007, the Bellingham Business Journal rated Mr....

I will work with you to get the best result possible for your situation. I begin all my work with an intake which I do at reduced rate to assess your situation. I start by seeing what you would like to resolve and work to bring a result as close to this as possible. I am a creative, out of the box thinker and am often able to obtain the solution my clients are looking for quickly and simply. I have worked on smaller simpler cases, as well as those that impact policy on local, state and federal levels. While...

Roy Martin is a divorce and family law attorney in Bellingham, Washington.
His practice is devoted to domestic relations issues such as divorce; legal separation; paternity; child custody, including the establishment and modification of parenting plans; relocation; non-parental custody; child support; spousal maintenance, prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements; domestic partnerships; protective orders and the rights of grandparents.
Mr. Martin believes his job is to thoroughly address legal issues in the most efficient manner possible. For this reason, he is committed to alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as Mediation and Collaborative Divorce, with their emphasis on negotiated resolutions. These approaches can lead...

After graduating from law school in 2007, I clerked for Judge Steven Gonzalez in King County Superior Court. I then worked for several years as a public defender in Seattle and King County handling juvenile cases, adult misdemeanors, contempt of court proceedings, and dependency cases. In 2010, I moved to Bellingham, Washington to take a position with the law firm of Fox, Bowman, Duarte. After establishing myself in Bellingham, I moved over to the Lustick Law Firm to continue and broaden my defense practice. In 2014, I became a partner and the law firm reformed as Lustick, Kaiman, &...

I have been a civil litigator for over 20 years, having been first admitted to the bar in 1981, specializing in personal injury cases and representing the rights of accident victims on a contingency basis. I have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for my seriously injured clients.

I will work with you to get the best result possible for your situation. I begin all my work with an intake which I do at reduced rate to assess your situation. I start by seeing what you would like to resolve and work to bring a result as close to this as possible. I am a creative, out of the box thinker and am often able to obtain the solution my clients are looking for quickly and simply. I have worked on smaller simpler cases, as well as those that impact policy on local, state and federal levels. While...

As a maritime lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience, Gordon T. Carey is a veteran of taking on complex and challenging cases. He has fought for clients at both state and federal levels, and has helped a range of mariners, from merchant crew to dockworkers and other seamen. His educational background includes graduating cum laude from University of Michigan with his JD and gaining a license to practice in both Washington and Oregon. He is an member of several organizations in the legal community, including his role as a proctor in the Maritime Law Association. His knowledge of maritime...

As a child, Doug Williams spent a good amount of the time when he wasnÃ¢t in school, on the cruise lines where his father was chief medical officer. These experiences gave him the knowledge and passion he needed to pursue a career in maritime law.
After graduating magna cum laude at Florida State University and earning his Juris Doctorate, Doug accepted a position with a leading maritime law firm in Tampa, Florida. Here he handled commercial disputes and the defense of casualty lawsuits.
In 2011, Doug and his wife relocated to Seattle, Washington, where Doug joined a Seattle maritime...

A Lawyer Who Listens to You. Focus on Personal Injury, Family Law, and Collaborative Divorce. Trials, Appeals, and Settlements. I live and practice in Mount Vernon, WA, and I will take the time to sit down and listen to you. Free Initial Consultation.

Neli Espe assists emerging and established businesses in finding both in commonsense resolution of immediate issues and in the broader cultivation of strategies for long-term success.
Neli Espe focuses on comprehensive, creative, and cost-effective solutions for a wide variety of business organizations, government agencies, homeowner's associations and individuals.
She provides outstanding legal representation based on expertise, experience, and integrity.

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